Andrea Meneghel: The Boulder Chamber's view

For the Boulder Chamber, election season presents the opportunity to address the most impactful issues to our regional economy and the proposed solutions that we are offered through ballot measures.

In determining our positions, we conduct thorough analysis, directly engage with a diverse range of advocates and gather extensive input from Boulder's businesses. Ultimately, our positions reflect the Boulder Chamber's consistent appreciation for prudent investments in the infrastructure and programs that strengthen our state, region and community. You can find the full scope of the Boulder Chamber's ballot positions at boulderchamber.com/2018ballot.

Here's the positions we're taking on two critical investments that are essential to be made for addressing some of our most pressing needs statewide and regionally.

While there are many statewide ballot items worthy of your attention, one in particular stands out as a comprehensive solution for addressing one of Colorado's most pressing issues. Proposition 110, or "Lets Go, Colorado," creates a sustainable statewide mechanism to fund Colorado's highest transportation needs, and more importantly, it delivers over $700 million directly to mobility projects in Boulder County. Our local economy, community and environment are all dependent on a functioning transportation system and we need to act when we have opportunities like this.

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Improving Boulder County's jail is a priority for our public safety and overall economic health. Investment in an alternative sentencing facility for low-risk offenders will free up space in the current jail and allow for special attention to individuals with mental illness in our justice system. The Sheriff's Office responsibility to public safety is important to our community's economic vitality, and we need to invest in the facilities that allow it to carry out its functions effectively.

Regardless of where you stand on the issues, it is important to make your voice heard. Vote on Nov. 6.

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